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NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY #26OHS001
Rural Health Transformation Program
Health Care Coordination and Remote Patient Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence
Description:
The Office of Health Strategy (OHS) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for grants supporting AI-enabled healthcare and remote patient monitoring in Connecticut’s rural communities. This NOFO invites provider led initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access and outcomes through the implementation of AI-enabled remote patient monitoring and strengthened care coordination.
Funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Rural Health Transformation Program, this opportunity focuses on:
- Reducing avoidable hospital utilization
- Enhancing chronic disease management
- Supporting sustainable, technology enabled care models that fully integrate with Connecticut’s health information exchange, Connie
Eligible applicants include (non-exhaustive):
Hospitals and health systems, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), behavioral health providers, independent medical practices, municipal and state health departments, academic medical centers, and multi-entity consortia with a clinical lead.
Note: Technology vendors may participate only as subcontractors and are not eligible to serve as lead applicants.
All questions specific to this notice of funding opportunity must be submitted to RHTP@ct.gov no later than June 9, 2026 using Subject Line: “CT RHTP Q&A”.
All inquiries from media should be directed to:
Wendy Fuchs, MBA, FACHE, Director of Communications
Wendy.Fuchs@ct.gov, 860-969-7228
This project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $154,249,105.53 in Budget Period 1 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, not an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY TIMELINE PROJECT DATES:
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Milestone |
Description |
Date |
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NOFO Announced |
Publication date |
May 22,2026 |
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Applicant Question Period Opens |
Q&A will open via RHTP@ct.gov at posting of NOFO Questions will be answered over two stages. See Section 1.8 Questions and Answers for instructions and timeline |
May 22, 2026 |
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State Responses to Questions Posted no later than |
All answers to questions posted no later than this date |
June 17, 2026 |
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Applications Due |
Applications will no longer be accepted after this date and time |
July 7, 2026, 2:00 PM ET |
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Review Period |
Period the RHTP Team will be reviewing applications |
Upon Initial Returned Application July 31, 2026 |
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Contract Negotiation Period |
Once candidates are selected, a contract will be negotiated |
July 27, 2026 – August 14, 2026 |
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Grant Awards Announced |
Once all negotiation is completed and contracts signed, awards will be announced |
August 17, 2026 |
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Period of Performance (Year 1) |
This is the Year 1 performance timeframe |
September 10, 2026 – August 30, 2027 |
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Performance Reporting |
Quarterly reporting, or more frequently if needed, will be required |
Quarterly: Jan. 10; Apr. 12; Jul. 12; Oct. 11, 2027 |
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Grant Agreements End |
Since the federal budget only extends for one year, this is a 1 Year grant with the possibility of four 1 Year extensions |
Up to 5-year program subject to CMS continuation funding |
NOTE: The State of Connecticut retains the sole and absolute discretion to alter, amend, or otherwise modify these dates. Applicants are reminded to check daily the OHS or OPM websites or CTsource during the pendency of this NOFO for any scheduled changes or updates.
This NOFO and any related documents can be found on the CTsource Bid Board at the link posted directly below. This link has been updated and will bring you to the NOFO and the previously posted Round 1 Questions and Answers document, as well as the recently posted Round 2 Questions and Answers document.
https://webprocure.proactiscloud.com/wp-web-public/#/bidboard/bid/144033?customerid=51
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Do NOT submit applications or questions related to this RFA through CTsource. Applications and questions must be submitted per the instructions provided above and in the NOFO.
All applicants or prospective applicants interested in this NOFO must be registered with CTsource to receive notifications related to the NOFO. Supplier Registration information can be found at this link: https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/CTSource/CTSource.
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NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) Program
The Connecticut Office of Policy and Management Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division (OPM CJPPD) requests applications from eligible applicants for the State Share of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) Program. Byrne JAG funds support a broad range of criminal justice activities including law enforcement, prosecution and courts, prevention and education, corrections, drug treatment, program planning, evaluation, and technology improvements. Proposed projects and programs must address criminal justice issues on a state-wide level. Regional projects serving multiple municipalities will also be considered. Completed application packages must be submitted through the state’s new grants management system, EUNA Grants. Apply here: https://www.gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/8cbe9242-1b4d-47b8-8ab1-80b4daddc624
Start Date: Jul 15, 2026
End Date: Oct 15, 2026
The Byrne JAG program is divided into two categories: state-level and local-level funds, this Notice of Funding Opportunity is for the state-level funds.
Please review the State-Level NOFO found here for detailed application instructions, due dates, eligibility requirements, and the active Byrne-JAG purpose areas. Please review Addendum 1 located here for questions and responses related to this opportunity posted on August 18th, 2026
Completed application packages must be submitted through the state’s new grants management system, EUNA Grants: -
Questions related to this funding opportunity may be submitted to CJPPDJAG@ct.gov. If you experience difficulty creating an account or logging in to EUNA Grants, contact Euna technical support at .
Funding Restrictions
Byrne JAG funds may not be used (whether directly or indirectly) for any purpose prohibited by federal statute or regulation, including those purposes specifically prohibited by the JAG Program statute as set out at in . Additional unallowable costs are identified in the and listed in the .
Reporting Requirements
Subrecipients will submit quarterly financial reports, progress reports, and performance measurement data. Reports will be submitted according to the reporting schedule below.
Quarterly Reporting Schedule:
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Period of Performance |
Report due dates |
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July 1 – September 30 |
October 15 |
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October 1 – December 31 |
January 15 |
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January 1 – March 31 |
April 15 |
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April 1 – June 30 |
July 15 |